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A Stable Home, Ava Merriman

Marian Library Blog Archive

Among the multiple uses of Fitz Hall is the central space filled with over 3,600 Nativities.

National Science Foundation Awards Computer Scientists $350k For Early-Career Research, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The grants enable faculty to establish independent research agendas and hire students to assist with their projects.

Schools Face High Cost Of Losing International Students, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

UD President Eric F. Spina discusses how our campus, community and country benefit from welcoming international students — and by not welcoming them, we stand to lose a lot.

176th Commencement, Fall

Commencement Programs

Commencement program (graduate and undergraduate exercises) for fall 2025

The Shifting Tectonics Of International Collaboration, James J. Casey Jr.

University of Dayton Law Review

This Article builds upon the author’s 2010 article in the University of Dayton Law Review. More specifically, this Article focuses on research management areas that have increased in relevance over the past fifteen years or are essentially “new” to the international research collaboration realm. Now, as then, the author writes about the importance of building international collaborations during this tectonic present and urges the reader to draw their own conclusions regarding international research, emerging issues and technologies, and their importance in the future.

Doc 2025-01 (Amended) Undergraduate Academic Co-Major Policy, University Of Dayton. Academic Policies Committee

Senate Documents

In Spring 2024, the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) of the College of Arts and Sciences forwarded a proposal to the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate (ECAS) to establish a Neuroscience undergraduate co-major, submitted by the Department of Biology. This proposal also included recommended language to define undergraduate co-majors for inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Catalog. Additionally, the AAC advised that the Academic Senate review and approve each co-major proposal to ensure clarity and consistency.

Appendix A: DOC 2025-17 Minor revision to the Undergraduate Co-Major Policy (November 21, 2025)

The Academic Policies Committee was charged by …

Doc 2025-20 Proposal To Suspend Bachelors In Adolescent To Young Adult (7-12) Teaching Concentrations In Integrated Mathematics & Integrated Science, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Science

Senate Documents

Proposal to Suspend Bachelors in Adolescent to Young Adult (7-12) Teaching Concentrations in Integrated Mathematics & Integrated Science

Doc 2025-19 Proposal For New Bachelor Of Science In Data Analytics, University Of Dayton. Academic Policies Committee

Senate Documents

The Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students with the skills to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret complex data. Building on foundations in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, the program emphasizes hands-on experience with programming, databases, regression, and machine learning. Students learn to translate data into actionable insights, preparing them for careers in data analytics, business intelligence, and related fields, as well as for advanced study in data science and analytics.

Invited Reflection: Experiential Learning's Effects On Learning, Teaching, And Service, Maureen (Molly) B. Keane-Sexton

Research and Reflection on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

This article details a multifaceted academic-community partnership between the University of Dayton’s Department of English and the Mosaic Institute, a local nonprofit arts organization. Supported by a faculty fellowship through the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community and the Experiential Learning Innovation Faculty Fund (ELIFF), the partnership provided students in a writing course with real-world experience while supporting the mission of a community arts partner. Students contributed to a memorial mosaic in the Oregon District, developed successful grant proposals for a new mosaic park in East Dayton, created promotional materials for the institute’s anniversary, and led community members in creating …

Experiential Learning And The Revitalization Of Manufacturing Education At The University Of Dayton, Sean Cahill

Research and Reflection on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

This perspective paper explores the role of experiential learning in preparing future-ready manufacturing engineers at the University of Dayton, set against the backdrop of Dayton’s legacy as an industrial innovator and the broader national movement to revitalize domestic manufacturing. As automation, cyber-physical systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies reshape the manufacturing landscape, there is a growing need for engineers who possess both technical fluency and systems-thinking capabilities. To meet this need, the manufacturing engineering technology department implemented hands-on, integrated lab-and-lecture modules through support from the Experiential Learning Innovation Fund for Faculty (ELIFF). Grounded in Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory and constructivist learning …

Preparation, Immersion, Reflection, Assessment (Pira): A Framework For High-Impact Experiential Learning, Karen Velasquez

Research and Reflection on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

This article presents the PIRA framework—preparation, immersion, reflection, assessment—as a practical model for intentionally structuring high-impact experiential learning (EL). PIRA serves as a unifying pedagogical tool, bridging foundational frameworks in EL and institutional strategy to facilitate increased coherence across diverse types of EL. The framework’s adoption aligns EL with the University of Dayton’s core mission, advancing equity and student success through intentional design and more uniform standards. This paper examines PIRA’s conceptual foundations, details its benefits for student learning and success, and offers concrete strategies for implementation.

Cover And Front Matter

Research and Reflection on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Cover and Table of Contents for Volume 3 (2025)

Ibm, University Of Dayton Announce Research Collaboration For Next-Generation Semiconductor Technologies, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The agreement for the joint research and development of next-generation semiconductor technologies and materials aims to advance critical technologies for the age of AI; including AI hardware, advanced packaging and photonics.

What’S In A Name (Authority Record)?, Chris Tangeman

University Libraries Blog Archive

A short story of bibliographic file maintenance.

Ud In The News Nov. 1-7, University Of Dayton

News Releases

WKRC-TV in Cincinnati featured UD engineering research to help develop AI to detect lung nodules in children's CT scans. The Conversation, BBC, Our Sunday Visitor, Mississippi Catholic and Alabama Catholic Radio also tapped faculty expertise.

Characterizing The Frequency Response Of Pressure-Sensitive Paint, Charles J. Strunc

Honors Theses

Pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) enables full-field, optical pressure measurement through oxygen quenching of luminescent molecules but is limited by slow response times at high frequencies. To evaluate dynamic PSP behavior, a resonance tube system was developed in this study capable of generating standing pressure waves up to 60 kHz using a high-frequency super tweeter. Synchronized pressure transducer and high-speed optical data were analyzed in both time and frequency domains to assess PSP phase lag and frequency response. The paint accurately tracked input frequencies up to approximately 2–3 kHz, beyond which optical and electronic noise dominated. Primary noise sources included excitation laser …

Quasi-Static Electro-Mechanical Response Of Circular Dielectric Elastomer Membranes Under Dc Voltages, Nathan T. Benham

Honors Theses

Dielectric elastomers have attracted significant attention because of their large voltage-induced mechanical strains, fast response times, high specific elastic energy (3.4 J/g), and strong electro-mechanical conversion efficiency. Circular dielectric elastomer membrane actuators (DEAs) have proven valuable for evaluating new elastomers, electrodes and their combinations; eliciting interesting vibratory and dynamic response; and validating new electro-mechanical constitutive models and membrane mechanics models. Despite their practical importance, experimental data quantifying the quasi-static voltage-stretch response of circular DEAs under the action of DC voltages is limited. To address this, we perform an experimental program designed to interrogate the impact of electrode diameter and membrane …

Artificial Intelligence And The Future Of Oncology Rehabilitation, Christopher M. Wilson

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

While the promise of AI in oncology rehabilitation is remarkable, successful adoption requires balance between enthusiasm and realism. These technologies must be thoughtfully integrated into existing workflows with safeguards for data privacy, accuracy, and clinician oversight. The goal is not to replace clinical judgment or the human connection at the heart of rehabilitation, but to amplify and augment them—restoring time, focus, and compassion to the clinical encounter. With deliberate implementation and continuous evaluation, AI can become a trusted partner in advancing the quality, accessibility, and humanity of oncology rehabilitation practice.

Ud In The News Oct. 18-24, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Dayton media featured UD’s Roger Brown Residency, business students helping build a Habitat home, 175th anniversary exhibits, student entrepreneurs and a new 5G training lab, while national and international outlets tapped UD expertise and research.

New University Of Dayton Spaces To Train 5g Broadband Infrastructure Workforce, University Of Dayton

News Releases

A new interactive 5G broadband teaching lab in the University of Dayton School of Engineering, funded in part by $4.26 million from the state of Ohio, will help train a workforce to develop a 5G broadband infrastructure in 12 Ohio counties.

Fellowship Program Pairs Students With Science, Engineering Faculty For Summer Research, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The SECC fellowships provide students opportunities to work with two faculty, one from the sciences and one from engineering, for an extended summer research experience.

Nih Funding Ud Engineers' Mission To Better Detect Pediatric Lung Nodules, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton researchers are helping Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center by developing artificial intelligence to better detect lung nodules in CT scans of children. To date, no pediatric-specific systems have been developed or tested.

Magnetically Recoverable And Adsorptive Alginate Hydrogel Composite Beads Reinforced With Cellulose Nanocrystals, Corbon M. Moss, Mohammad Jahid Hasan, Monishita Deb, Sarah Watzmann, Esteban Ureña-Benavides, Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1.9 million deaths occur annually due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable, biobased materials for water purification. This study reports the synthesis and characterization of magnetically responsive, alginate-based hydrogels designed for pollutant adsorption and magnetic recovery. Magnetic cellulose nanocrystals (mCNC) were produced by coprecipitating Fe3O4 nanoparticles onto cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and subsequently embedded into an alginate hydrogel matrix at two loading concentrations (0.1 and 1% w/v). The resulting mCNC–alginate hydrogels, along with CNC–alginate and pure alginate hydrogels as controls, were fabricated in both thin film and …

Advising, The Ud Way, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

As of fall 2025, every incoming undergraduate has been paired with a holistic advisor, a dedicated guide who walks with them from move-in day to graduation. This new initiative is about helping students find their calling and live it.

Ud In The News Sept. 29-Oct. 3, University Of Dayton

News Releases

onMain CEO Brian Heitkamp was on Dayton 24/7 Now's morning show discussing onMain's open house for the community. Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured UD research exploring strategies for the detection and potential treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

Nearly $500k Nih Grant To Help Ud Researchers Explore Lung Cancer Detection, Treatment, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly a half-million dollars to two University of Dayton researchers exploring strategies for the detection and potential treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

Ud Internship Bridges Communication, Technology At Digital Transformation Center, Devin Chivers

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

A summer internship allowed communication major Campbell Domres to apply her skills in a technology environment.

Doc 2025-11 (Amended) The Faculty Hearing Committee On Grievances Bylaws And Operating Procedures, University Of Dayton. Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate

Senate Documents

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Ud In The News Sept. 13-19, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Conversation and National Desk stories featuring UD expertise were picked up widely nationwide. In a piece for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Vince Lewis wrote about giving students opportunities to launch startups.

Ud In The News Sept. 6-12, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Local media covered the University's remembrance of 9/11 and blessing of first responders. Faculty experts provided insight to Public News Service, WWL-AM in New Orleans, knewz, WYSO-FM, the Dayton Daily News and Dayton 24/7 Now.